Vare Vineyard Ribolla Gialla, 2021

A white with a bit of grip from time on its grape skins, savoury and almondy rather than fruity. Made by two Napa childhood friends from vines first brought over from Friuli.

Ribolla Gialla is a white grape from the hills of north-east Italy, and these vines at the foot of Mount Veeder in Napa trace back to cuttings from one of Friuli's most famous growers. A few hours on the grape skins gives it a gentle grip. Orchard fruit, peach and lime zest, with almond, herbs and a savoury edge.